March 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Various medicinal plants like Polygonum multiflorum, Red ginseng extract, and Zizyphus jujuba can potentially treat hair loss, offering benefits like low cost and multiple ways of working. Other effective natural substances include Pygeum africanum, Seneroa, Urtica dioica, and more.
September 2016 in “Medical Sains/Medical sains” Liquorice extract promotes hair growth in male rabbits, with 2.5% concentration being most effective.
August 2023 in “Health Sciences and Pharmacy Journal” Herbal therapies may effectively treat alopecia with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.
November 2017 in “International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research” Guazuma tomentosa is effective against many health issues.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research” Panax notoginseng saponins with stem cells improve healing and reduce inflammation in diabetic ulcers.
March 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” The F2 Emulgel with Tridax procumbens extract showed good physical properties and antimicrobial effectiveness for wound healing.
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February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The ethanolic root extract of Onosma dichroantha has strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
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April 2016 in “Pharmaciana” Green tea and gotukola extract mix helps hair grow, with the best results from 5% green tea and 2.5% gotukola.
January 2019 in “Prosiding Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa” A 15% pea extract hair tonic effectively promotes hair growth and combats hair loss.
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February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
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August 2019 A 25% ethanol extract hair tonic from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves significantly boosts hair growth in male rabbits.
January 2023 in “Rasayan journal of chemistry/Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Methyl pyropheophorbide A from Sansevieria trifasciata leaves may help treat hair loss.
April 2025 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” The hair tonic with fragrant pandan leaf extract and VCO was mostly stable, except for the F3 formulation.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” Compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots show strong antibacterial and antioxidant potential.
January 2016 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Grateloupia elliptica, a type of marine algae, may promote hair growth by activating a specific cell growth pathway.
The 7.5% talok and 2% pare leaf extract hair tonic effectively promotes hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
June 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Hibiscus rosa sinensis may help manage hair loss.
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December 2009 in “Archives of dermatology” A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.
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August 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Malva verticillata seed extract might help treat hair loss by activating hair growth signals in skin cells.
October 2024 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” The extracts may help hair growth.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Jamogenin and other compounds may help treat hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase.
Parquetina nigrescens may help manage PCOS by improving ovarian function and insulin sensitivity.
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December 2017 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” The dodder plant has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties, and may promote hair growth.
Amaranthus extract cream safely boosts hair growth in men with hair loss.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark” Araliadiol protects skin cells from damage by boosting antioxidant defenses.
August 2023 in “Jurnal Pharmacia Mandala Waluya” Albizia saponaria bark extract at 20% concentration promotes hair growth in rabbits.
January 2022 in “Acta botanica Caucasica” Turkish herbal cosmetics use various plants for hair care, skincare, and other personal hygiene purposes.
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May 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.